In Memoriam - Col. Oleg V. Penkovsky

Most often called the spy who saved the world, Oleg V. Penkovsky, was executed on May 16, 1963. A hero of the Cold War, he was one of the bravest and heroic men in the long history of spying. The USA should long remember and honor him.

An excerpt from his defection letter:

"I ask you to consider me as your soldier. Henceforth the ranks of your Armed Forces are increased by one man."

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